Research Background
The majority of research on the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, focuses on health facility-based programs in human health, followed by lesser research involving animal health and the least amount of research on community settings.
Whereas research in the social sciences on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) / antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is increasing, there is limited research that recognises how a socio-ecological model may influence community focused programs on AMR / AMS.
Furthermore, the interactions within the social dimensions of AMR / AMS need to be explored extensively.
Research Overview
This PhD seeks to explore the role of the community in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) using a One Health (OH) approach in order to inform policy, practice and programming with regard to the reduction of AMR across low-resource settings in Uganda.
Country of Project
Uganda
Dates of Project
October 2024 - October 2028
Methodological approaches used in the research
Qualitative research
Team members and collaborators
Grace Biyinzika Lubega - PhD Candidate, NTU
Supervisors:
- Professor Jayne Brown (DOS) - NTU
- Professor Linda Gibson - NTU
- Dr Moses Mukuru - NTU
- Dr David Musoke (External) - Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Resources
Related EAC Research and Partnership Pages
- NTU - MAK Partnership - EAC Website Partnership and Research Page
- The Global Capacity Building Programme (GCBP): ''Strengthening leadership and management among local government health managers in Wakiso district, Uganda.”
- NTU-Mak Partnership – Strengthening health systems: Community Health Workers in Uganda - EAC Website Partnership and Research Page
- Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) - EAC Website Partnership and Research Page
- NTU Eastern Africa Centre (EAC) Student Profile: Grace Biyinzika Lubega
- Social Innovation and Health Technologies for Community Health Workers: An Afro-centric Perspective - Michael Obeng Brown
- NTU-Mak Partnership marks World AMR Awareness Week - November 2024
Other Related Resources
Makerere University School of Public Health
Makerere University Articles
January 2025:
Leadership and Management Fellows hip for Health Managers in Wakiso District, Uganda
July 2024: